Student Needs Assessment Committee Utica Community Schools Special Services Department

Special Education Law Special education rules and regulations require substantial documentation to determine if a student has a disability. Examples include: Regular attendance and exposure to instruction. Curriculum data over a period of time that shows limited growth. Evidence of limited response to general education accommodations and interventions. Documentation that parents have been informed at regular intervals of their student’s progress

Special Education Law Additionally, the law requires that a student’s disability is not a result of: Lack of exposure to the curriculum- ex: multiple school changes, home-schooling Health or sensory issues- ex: vision, hearing, or other health problems Cultural and language barriers- ex: ELL students who have limited English exposure or English culture experience (including students who are born in the U.S.)

Students who may need a SNAC Packet A student with a current IEP who is struggling in other areas (ex-student receiving speech services and struggling in math) General education student who has shown limited response to interventions in academic or behavioral areas over a period of time Any student who may require additional interventions

SNAC Format: Meeting Mechanics The Meeting Mechanics process will help facilitate an efficient meeting. The meeting includes: Background Information Strengths Concerns Problem Identification Interventions and Accommodations Plan and Follow-up

Possible outcomes of the SNAC Meeting may include: Obtain additional information, such as ELL information, updated academic scores, etc. Teacher completes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Checklist (Vanderbilt) Hold a parent meeting Complete further progress monitoring and intervention Develop a 504 Plan Complete a REED and proceed with evaluation